Irene's Odd World

A Texas woman, angry at her former husband for taking back jewelry he had given to her as a gift, brought her own brand of crazy to the revenge party.

The scorned woman skipped the slashing-tire and harassing-voice-message route that many other jilted lovers have taken and decided to hit him where it really hurts: His aquarium.

She went to his apartment, took several goldfish ... then ate them.

The man called police after she left his place with seven fish. When officers arrived at the woman's home she directed them to the kitchen, where they found four fried fish.

They asked where the remaining three goldfish were and the woman replied, "I already ate those," police department spokesman Vance Mitchell told the Houston Chronicle.

The fish were purchased by the couple in happier times, he said, and were considered shared property.

It's a good thing they didn't have children together.

JOB(S) WELL DONE

Daniel Seddiqui proved that, even in a recession, it's easier to get a job in America than a date.

The 27-year-old college grad completed his goal yesterday to work 50 jobs in 50 states over 50 weeks. He failed, however, in his attempt to go on 50 dates in 50 states in 50 weeks. (He struck out in West Virginia and Wyoming, in case you're curious.)

After dozens of failed job interviews, the California native -- who holds an undergraduate degree in economics -- set out on the unusual quest, choosing a different occupation in each state, which would reflect the local culture.

He worked as a cheesemaker in Wisconsin, a surf instructor in Hawaii, a meatpacker in Kansas, to name a few. He chronicled his journey at LivingTheMap.com.

He hasn't decided which career he'll pursue yet -- but I figure he has plenty of time to dwell on it while he figures out how to fill out his tax return.

SHAGGIN' WAGON

An Australian couple made headlines this week for having sex in the back of a car. Sure, handcuffs and alcohol were involved, but it hardly sounds newsworthy.

Except, of course, that the vehicle they were in was a police wagon, and they were being taken to jail for public drunkenness at the time.

"It was a red light and I had to sit behind the paddy wagon for a few minutes," Hannah Walker, 18, told the Northern Territory News. "I couldn't believe it when I saw them just going for it."

The couple was fully clothed, she said, "but from their movements you could tell they were having sex."